My farewell speech on the House floor Tuesday, December 4, 2018 reminiscing on twenty-four years of service.

Kaufman Farewell Address

While it seems like just yesterday, it was 24 years ago that I stood in this historic chamber with my right hand raised to take the oath of office as a State Representative. True confession time. Some of the words of that oath never made it past the huge lump in my throat. Like all of you, I had a profound sense of the privilege and responsibility given to me by my neighbors and now my constituents. I was oh so mindful of history, the chain of those who served here before me. I was keenly aware of the challenges that were – indeed are – all about us. And my heart was filled to overflowing, feeling the presence of my wife Cathy – the love of my life, my best friend, and the first person to encourage my pursuit of this position – and our two sons who stood with me, Noah on my right, Kenneth on my left, as I was sworn in for the first time.

Cathy, Noah and Kenneth I’m so grateful that you are here with me today. You have kept me centered and anchored, inspired and motivated, moved and moving. Noah and Kenneth, I’m so proud of the intelligent, diligent, compassionate and loving men you have become. I love the wonderful young women – Hatsy and Sara – you’ve brought into our family, and am grateful beyond words for the grandchildren Lyle and Nathaniel – who have filled places in our hearts we didn’t even know were there. I love you.

But enough private speaking in public and on to the public speaking.

As I anticipated this last chance to speak, my thoughts went quickly from some singular moments and ways in which we were able to do good to the unfinished work that still lies ahead. I’d like to offer a few thoughts on a few of the challenges and opportunities at this critical moment in our nation’s political history.

When I was first elected, Fisher and Ury’s Getting to Yes was in wide circulation and a widely-shared vision for our public life. In our more tribal, zero-sum world of today, defeat and demean sometimes seems to get more traction than getting to yes. That makes me sad. That makes me mad. And that makes me fear for this fragile experiment in democracy of which we are a part.

Happily I have had the privilege of serving in the Massachusetts legislature which has largely escaped the madness that is our nation’s capital. But we don’t live in a vacuum and, while there is much we have done, there are plenty of warning signs and plenty of reasons to think and act boldly, not just to revitalize our democracy but to tackle the major adaptive challenges of our day.

Some wonderful things have happened in this Chamber on our watch. You can now marry the person you love thanks to our Supreme Judicial Court, heartwarming lobbying by loving couples who helped overcome resistance to change, and smart, strategic political actions and votes by many of us serving in the House and Senate. That happened on our watch and, in part, because of us. And today equal marriage is the law not just here, but in states across the country and in many countries around the world. I’ll never forget the planning, the debate, the tears of joy when we voted, and then the joy of witnessing friends’ and neighbors’ weddings that they, a few years earlier, could not have imagined. I don’t think there is another example in history of a major social institution, like marriage and the family, being redefined so boldly and so quickly. It usually takes generations and centuries. What an honor to have been part of this.

A few years later, we went on to expand protections to transgender individuals who had seen their rights denied, adding another wonderful chapter to the Massachusetts story of expanding civil rights and rejecting uncivil wrongs.

But even as we celebrate those breakthroughs, we must be mindful that prejudice and hatred are not dead and there are those who would exploit our differences to create divisions. As a Jew whose family tree has ugly scars where limbs ought to be, I’m scared by the palpable rise of anti-semitism in the world, in the country and in this Commonwealth. When candidates for high office can make offhand remarks about lynchings, and when the offender-in-chief resides in the White House, we know to be vigilant and that there’s still critical work to be done!

We passed landmark health reform legislation that held out the promise of universal, affordable healthcare. That, in turn, led the nation to adopt a similar law. And now the unfinished agenda is to fight those who would turn the clock back, and then take more steps to realize the promise of good, affordable healthcare for all as a right. We still have to control costs, to fight the scourge of opiates and eradicate the medical practices and social conditions that created and sustain the opiate crisis, and we know that family wealth and zip code are still reliable predictors of health outcomes. All that leaves us with work to do.

We just passed a law addressing the need for civics education in our schools. Horace Mann served in this Chamber and is widely regarded as the father of public education. It is worth reminding ourselves that he invented public education precisely because democracy demands an informed, engaged citizenry. He saw that we have a shared interest in preparing the next generation of voters and leaders. There is plenty of evidence that we have fallen very short in this regard, and our new law is an important step on the road back to where we need to be. Now it remains for those of you returning here to build on that law. The future of our experiment with democracy depends on it.

Much as the incivility and the failures of informed civic engagement threaten democracy, the large and growing wealth and income divide, the shrinking middle class, and decreasing social and economic mobility threaten both our economy and our democracy. This house divided cannot stand. You know that, for much of the past five plus years, I have had a singular focus on passing the Fair Share Amendment to the Massachusetts Constitution as one critical and powerful step. On two occasions, we and our Senate colleagues met in this chamber in Constitutional Convention and seven out of ten of us voted in favor of the reform proposal brought to us through the hard work of the Raise Up Coalition. Sadly, the State Supreme Judicial Court knocked the measure off the ballot. That same measure, had it been a legislative rather than citizen initiative, could not have been challenged and would have been passed by the Commonwealth’s voters and by about the same 70% margin that it got in here. The unfinished work is for the legislature to now follow up on the two votes already taken. A new Fair Share bill should be introduced in January and get a Constitutional Convention vote in the first six months of 2019. With a similar follow-through in 2021, our constituents can then vote on it in 2022. That will represent a major critical step to make our tax system more fair and to make our revenue and economy more sustainable. Most of you know that I have had a countdown timer on my iPhone for the past four years in anticipation of a successful Fair Share vote this past November 6th. While I’m extremely disappointed that this success was denied us, ever the optimist, my iPhone is now programmed to count down to November 8, 2022, 1435 days from today. It’s not too soon to get started, and I’m counting on you to get it done.

There is so much more I could say about other missions accomplished and missions left to be accomplished, but I want to use the few moments left to me to reflect not on what we have done and can do, but on how we do it. As many of you know, together with colleagues of both parties from across the country, I have launched a new non-profit organization to provide leadership training, mentoring and support for those working in the public square – legislators, city councilors, school committee members, citizen activists and others.

In addition to the courses I’ve taken, reading I’ve done, and experiences I’ve had leading training programs both here and abroad, I take a great deal of knowledge and experience with me from 24 years in this House. Specifically, I’ve served under four Speakers and want to acknowledge each for some of the leadership lessons they have helped me learn.

Speaker Robert DeLeo, you have allowed me to serve as the House chair of the Committee on Revenue for the entire time you have served as Speaker, this despite the fact that I’ve not mastered the art of going along to get along. You and I have not always agreed. Indeed, we have frequently disagreed on taxes in particular, the very subject matter you charged me to address. And yet, despite our differences and despite the fact that some of your team members could not understand why you stuck with me, you did. I hope that in some small way I have repaid your faith in me.

Speaker Sal DiMasi. I’m so honored that you chose today for your return to the State House. That you are here at all is testimony to the strength of the human will and that you are here with all you humor, insight, and compassion intact is evidence of the strength of yours. Two of the great accomplishments I referenced earlier – the health care law and equal marriage – happened on your watch and, in no small measure, because of your leadership. You empowered those around you – chairs and rank and file members alike – to take on responsibility. We are a dramatically better Commonwealth for the passion and talent you brought to this Chamber and to the Speaker’s office. You also gave me my first chairmanship, a new platform from which to try to make my contributions. For your contributions and for those you empowered me to make, I am deeply grateful.

Speaker Tom Finneran. We owe you a great deal for the state’s rainy day fund and the discipline you brought to how we navigate economic cycles. And, as I’ve told you, in many ways, my work in leadership education can be traced back to your years in the Speaker’s office. I was deeply impressed by much I saw, your keen mind and passion for public service high on that list. I cherished the intellectual challenge of discussing policy matters with you. I knew I had to be prepared and strive to keep up with your mental agility and communication skills. But I also found the concentration of power and authority in your office that began on your watch disconcerting and disturbing. I began to read and take courses on leadership, in part to reconcile my competing sentiments. This, in turn, led to a deeper understanding of what it takes and what it means to exercise leadership, particularly in times of stress and change. I take your many strengths and that understanding with me into the work ahead.

Speaker Charlie Flaherty. I think back to my first year and a half here. We came into the Chamber and the committee reports on any bills that might come up were on our desks. We could read about the issues and what supporters and opponents had to say about actions we might take. We wouldn’t think of voting on a bill that hadn’t been explained by its sponsor or the chair of the committee of jurisdiction, and it was expected that we would consider every amendment, whether to a bill or to the budget, offered by a member. We had lots of debate and lots of opportunity to enhance our debating and political skills. House sessions were much longer than they are today and the outcome of votes less predictable. I treasure the memory of taking to the floor during my first budget debate in 1995 to propose an amendment that I knew you wouldn’t like. Indeed when I told you of my plan to do so, not out of disrespect for you but out of respect for the constituents who had sent me here, you encouraged me to speak and warned me that I would lose. Fair enough! When the measure lost by only a few votes, you called me up to the rostrum, congratulated me on a good presentation, and then let me know that had my position prevailed, there would have been an immediate motion for reconsideration and I would have lost the vote second time around. Again, fair enough! You were coaching this novice on the realities of the institution. But first you were affirming that each member of this institution had a responsibility and an opportunity to engage. You set the bar high, demanding a lot of yourself and a lot of us, and presiding as the first among equals. As I move on to encourage and empower better public sector leadership, I take with me your example, the encouragement and empowerment of those first years here, not to mention your friendship since then.

I have had the privilege of being a part of historic moments and doing much good work. There is an abundance of challenges – opportunities for yet more good work – that I wish I could have addressed. And there are examples and models of leadership qualities to guide this Chamber in the years ahead. To you, my partners in this chamber and in this noble undertaking, I’m so grateful for our time together and for the skill and will to serve that brings you here. I hope that, in some small way, I was able to not just serve with you but to serve you. In turn, I thank you for the countless ways you have made me a better legislator, a better public servant, and more hopeful for our democracy. I wish you much joy and much success as you face the Commonwealth’s important and unfinished business.

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]]>My Final Open House As Your State Representativehttp://www.jaykaufman.com/1589-my-final-open-house-as-your-state-representative
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Kaufman’s OPEN HOUSE Presents: The Unfinished Agenda: Challenges and Opportunities for My Successor

OPEN HOUSE,” Representative Jay Kaufman’s long-running public policy series crosses the finish line on Thursday, December 13th from 7 to 8:30PM at the Lexington Depot. Join him and the conversation as he reflects on twenty-four years with [...]]]>

Kaufman’s OPEN HOUSE Presents:
The Unfinished Agenda: Challenges and Opportunities for My Successor

OPEN HOUSE,” Representative Jay Kaufman’s long-running public policy series crosses the finish line on Thursday, December 13th from 7 to 8:30PM at the Lexington Depot. Join him and the conversation as he reflects on twenty-four years with “The Unfinished Agenda: Challenges and Opportunities for My Successor.”

What are the successes and failures of the past 24 years? What policies and practices have been the most challenging? How have changing State House politics impacted decision-making? How has the national political scene affected Massachusetts in particular, state legislatures in general? What are the big issues ahead for the Massachusetts legislature? What leadership lessons are there?

As always, the forum will take its shape largely from questions from the audience. Questions can also be submitted in advance by email, jay.kaufman@mahouse.gov, or tweet your questions to @repjaykaufman. Join us Thursday, December 13th from 7 to 8:30PM at the Lexington Depot (13 Depot Square, Lexington, MA 02420).

Additionally, the Lexington Democratic Town Committee and Progressive Democrats of Massachusetts invite the public to linger after the conversation to bid adieu to our community’s long-serving Representative.

In 1997, OPEN HOUSE was awarded the prestigious Beacon Award, cable television’s equivalentof an Emmy. The series was also named the best television series by Massachusetts Cable Television Commission. The OPEN HOUSE series is produced through a partnership between Representative Kaufman and LexMedia which records the forums for broadcast in Lexington and Woburn.

]]>Kaufman’s Voting Guidehttp://www.jaykaufman.com/1586-kaufmans-voting-guide
Fri, 26 Oct 2018 18:44:17 +0000http://www.jaykaufman.com/?p=1586All elections are consequential and we each have a stake in the outcome. I’m often asked for recommendations and am happy to offer some. Please note that the ballots this year have a front and back, and may stretch over two pages! Be sure to double-check your ballot before turning it in to vote!

[...]]]>All elections are consequential and we each have a stake in the outcome. I’m often asked for recommendations and am happy to offer some. Please note that the ballots this year have a front and back, and may stretch over two pages! Be sure to double-check your ballot before turning it in to vote!

For Governor – Jay Gonzalez

For Senator – Elizabeth Warren

For Congress – Katherine Clark

For Attorney General – Maura Healey

For State Senate – Cindy Friedman or Michael Barrett (depending on your precinct)

Question 1 – No. While there is room for disagreement about how to vote on Question 1, on balance, I lean “no.” There is, at best, an unconvincing case to be made that nurse staffing ratios are a problem in Massachusetts and, as is the case with many initiative petitions written by one side and decided by which side has the resources for an expensive media campaign, the proposal is deeply flawed. Staffing ratios should reflect differing medical circumstances and care settings, and are best left to regulations, not “one size fits all” legislation.

Question 2 – Yes. The proposed commission to address the role of money in politics is advisory only. Nevertheless, there is every reason to pursue any and all initiatives that have a chance of advancing the case for reform as there here is no greater threat to democracy than the role of that money plays in our electoral system.

Question 3 – Yes. I am proud that, on my watch at the State House, we made major advances in civil rights, first for same-sex couples, then for transgender individuals. Proponents of Question 3 seek to reverse those gains and, for the first time in Massachusetts history, revert to patterns of legally-sanctioned discrimination. A “yes” vote will sustain the legislature’s landmark decision.

]]>In Conversation with Steve Iversonhttp://www.jaykaufman.com/1576-in-conversation-with-steve-iverson
Wed, 03 Oct 2018 19:24:08 +0000http://www.jaykaufman.com/?p=1576A few weeks ago I had the privilege of joining Scott Iverson for an interview on his show, In Conversation. We covered a lot of ground, from the role of government to my proudest accomplishments during my time in the State House. It is available to stream here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KEyU1V-aMw]]>A few weeks ago I had the privilege of joining Scott Iverson for an interview on his show, In Conversation. We covered a lot of ground, from the role of government to my proudest accomplishments during my time in the State House. It is available to stream here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KEyU1V-aMw
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Tue, 02 Oct 2018 12:55:10 +0000http://www.jaykaufman.com/?p=1570Kaufman’s OPEN HOUSE Takes a Look at the

2018 Ballot Questions

Representative Jay Kaufman’s award winning public policy forum, “OPEN HOUSE,”examines the upcoming election with “A Look at the 2018 Ballot Questions.” On November 6, voters will face three questions on the ballot, all three the result of [...]]]>

Kaufman’s OPEN HOUSE Takes a Look at the

2018 Ballot Questions

Representative Jay Kaufman’s award winning public policy forum, “OPEN HOUSE,”examines the upcoming election with “A Look at the 2018 Ballot Questions.” On November 6, voters will face three questions on the ballot, all three the result of initiative petitions, citizen efforts to legislate directly without benefit of the normal legislative process envisioned by the Founders. The forum will be held Thursday, October 25th, from 7:00PM-8:00PM at the historic Depot in Lexington Center (13 Depot Square in Lexington Center).

Two of the three questions on the ballot are rather straight-forward and one is anything but and will be the main focus of the evening’s discussion.

Question 1 is a proposal to establish Patient-to-Nurse Limits. As summarized in the Secretary of State’s Information for Voters, “the proposed law would limit how many patients could be assigned to each registered nurse in Massachusetts hospitals and certain other health care facilities.” Two different associations of nurses are on opposite sides of the question. Both are spending aggressively on ads to earn your vote and citing studies that lead to opposite conclusions. Representatives of both sides will make their case, and Representative Kaufman said “I hope that we will be better informed voters when they do.”

Question 2 in the words of the Information for Voters, proposes to “create a citizen commission to advance an amendment to the United States Constitution to limit the influence of money in elections and establish that corporations do not have the same rights as human beings.” While the result of the proposed effort would be only advisory (and potentially symbolic,) Representative Kaufman says “there seems to be every reason to pursue any and all initiatives that have a chance of accomplishing the proposed goals,” adding “there is no greater threat to democracy than the role of money in politics, and I urge all to vote “YES” on Question 2.”

Question 3 addresses the Massachusetts law that, again quoting the voters’ guide, “adds gender identity [in addition to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, disability, and ancestry] to the list of prohibited grounds for discrimination.” A “YES” vote would keep the current anti-discrimination law in place. A representative of LexPride and the “Yes on 3” campaign will join Representative Kaufman to explain the milestone law that advances protections for transgender individuals and to argue against its repeal. “The only thing complicated is the way that opponents of the law framed the question, requiring a “YES” vote to sustain the law where you might have expected “YES” to signal support for repeal, which it most decidedly does not” Kaufman stated.

Don’t miss this very special event on October 25th,at 7PM. As always, the forum will take its shape largely from questions from the audience. Questions can also be submitted in advance by email, jay.kaufman@mahouse.gov, or tweet your questions to @repjaykaufman.

The “OPEN HOUSE” farewell tour continues with three November forums on public sector leadership, November 1, 15 and 29. These will be held at the Lexington Community Center (39 Marrett Road in Lexington.) The farewell tour concludes with the final forum on December 13, back at the usual venue, the Depot in Lexington Center.

In 1997, OPEN HOUSE was awarded the prestigious Beacon Award, cable television’s equivalent of an Emmy. The series was also named the best television series by Massachusetts Cable Television Commission. The OPEN HOUSE series is produced through a partnership between Representative Kaufman and LexMedia which records the forums for broadcast in Lexington and Woburn.

Representative Jay Kaufman’s award winning public policy forum, “OPEN HOUSE,” enters its final season with a conversation with the Boston Globe’s State House bureau chief, Frank Phillips, in “Journalism and Politics: The Last Quarter Century on Beacon Hill.” Both Kaufman and Phillips are leaving the State House and will reflect on changes over the past quarter century, as well as the inherently conflictual and complementary roles of journalists and politicians. The forum, the first of the 24th season, will be held Thursday, September 20th, from 7:00PM-8:00PM at the historic Depot in Lexington Center (13 Depot Square in Lexington Center).

Frank Phillips has covered state politics for the Globe since 1987 and was promoted to Bureau Chief four years later, in 1991. He has worked to keep Beacon Hill honest and politicians on their toes long since beginning his career with the Lowell Sun, where he covered the Mill City’s politics as an investigative journalist. Frank has also reported for the Boston Herald and the Boston Herald American. Frank and his late wife, Jenny, gained international notoriety for helping publicize thousands of documents penned by the famed novelist Ernest Hemingway, which were housed in Cuba prior to the thawing of relations between the two countries.

The media has evolved and continues to evolve to meet the challenges of today’s world. What was it like reporting on breaking news before twitter? How has the rise of 24 hour cable news cycle changed print media? What is it like covering Commonwealth politics in a time where so many readers are consumed by national drama? How has politics on Beacon Hill changed? What are the joys and pitfalls of the politician-journalist pairing?

Don’t miss this very special event on September 20th, from 7PM-8PM. As always, the forum will take its shape largely from questions from the audience. Questions can also be submitted in advance by email, jay.kaufman@mahouse.gov, or tweet your questions to @repjaykaufman.

The “OPEN HOUSE” farewell tour continues on October 25 when we will examine the three ballot questions that will be put to voters on Election Day, November 6. Then, stay tuned for details of three November forums on public sector leadership, November 1, 15 and 29. The farewell tour concludes with the final forum on December 13.

In 1997, OPEN HOUSE was awarded the prestigious Beacon Award, cable television’s equivalent of an Emmy. The series was also named the best television series by Massachusetts Cable Television Commission. The OPEN HOUSE series is produced through a partnership between Representative Kaufman and LexMedia which records the forums for broadcast in Lexington and Woburn.

Senator Friedman and Representative Jay Kaufman invite all interested residents to join them at joint office hours on September 25th, from 9AM-10AM at Boston King Coffee, located at Four Corners, 186 Cambridge Street, in Woburn.

Lexington:

Representative Jay Kaufman and Senator [...]]]>

JOINT OFFICE HOURS WITH REPRESENTATIVE KAUFMAN AND SENATOR FRIEDMAN

Woburn:

Senator Friedman and Representative Jay Kaufman invite all interested residents to join them at joint office hours on September 25th, from 9AM-10AM at Boston King Coffee, located at Four Corners, 186 Cambridge Street, in Woburn.

Lexington:

Representative Jay Kaufman and Senator Friedman invite all interested residents to stop by their office hours at Panera Bread, 1684 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, on Tuesday, September 25th, from 10:30AM-11:30AM.

Representative Kaufman represents Lexington and parts of Woburn and Senator Friedman represents all of Woburn and parts of Lexington. All constituents are welcome and encouraged to attend. If you have questions or would like to schedule a separate appointment with either Representative Kaufman or Senator Friedman, please call their respective State House offices. Representative Kaufman can be reached at 617-722-2320 and Senator Friedman’s office at 617-722-1432.

]]>Support for SAFE Communitieshttp://www.jaykaufman.com/1533-support-for-safe-communities
Wed, 27 Jun 2018 13:22:40 +0000http://www.jaykaufman.com/?p=1533I sent this letter to House Ways and Means advocating for critical protections for immigrants to be included in the FY19 budget. Massachusetts must act now to protect immigrants in our communities- pass the SAFE Communities Act!]]>I sent this letter to House Ways and Means advocating for critical protections for immigrants to be included in the FY19 budget. Massachusetts must act now to protect immigrants in our communities- pass the SAFE Communities Act!
]]>Kaufman’s OPEN HOUSE features a Conversation with the Candidates for the 15th Middlesex Districthttp://www.jaykaufman.com/1526-kaufmans-open-house-features-a-conversation-with-the-candidates-for-the-15th-middlesex-district
Tue, 19 Jun 2018 20:38:05 +0000http://www.jaykaufman.com/?p=1526The June “OPEN HOUSE” looks ahead to the 2018 election season. Five candidates have stepped forward to run in the September 4th Democratic primary for the 15th Middlesex seat in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. Those seeking to represent the district, which is comprised of Lexington and Wards 1 and 7 in Woburn, are Michelle [...]]]>The June “OPEN HOUSE” looks ahead to the 2018 election season. Five candidates have stepped forward to run in the September 4th Democratic primary for the 15th Middlesex seat in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. Those seeking to represent the district, which is comprised of Lexington and Wards 1 and 7 in Woburn, are Michelle Ciccolo, Matthew Cohen, Joseph Lahiff, Mary Ann Stewart, and William Sweeney. State Representative Jay Kaufman will have the distinct honor of hosting the five candidates seeking to succeed him in the legislature for a campaign conversation on Thursday, June 21st from 7 to 8:30 PM at the Depot in Lexington Center (13 Depot Square.) The forum will be cohosted by the Lexington Democratic Town Committee and Minuteman Indivisible and marks the twenty-third anniversary of the “OPEN HOUSE” series.

Michelle Ciccolo is the Vice-Chair of the Lexington Board of Selectman. She has a background in local government, including serving as the President of the Metropolitan Area Planning Council. Matthew Cohen is an instructor at Northeastern University, where he just received his PhD in Political Science. He previously worked as the Research Director for the legislature’s Committee on Mental Health and Substance Use. Joseph “Joe” Lahiff is the Director of Asset Management for NuPath, a Woburn organization that works with members of the community with disabilities. He is a retired Lexington police officer and the former school resource officer for Lexington High School. Mary Ann Stewart is currently the Parent Representative on the statewide Board of Elementary and Secondary Education. She is actively involved with the Raise Up Coalition and has served on the Lexington School Committee. William Sweeney has worked on Capitol Hill and Beacon Hill for former Representative Larkin and for the last 22 years he has worked in the private sector in healthcare technology.

Questions from the audience will largely shape the evening so plan to attend and bring yours. What do you bring to the race? What are your policy priorities? What in your background and experience makes you qualified to run? What are the challenges you’re likely to face if elected? We will be collecting questions at the forum and ask that they be addressed to all of the candidates. Questions may also be submitted via email ahead of the event to Alejandra.Brito@MAHouse.gov .

In 1997, OPEN HOUSE was awarded the prestigious Beacon Award, cable television’s equivalent of an Emmy. The series was also named the best television series by Massachusetts Cable Television Commission. The OPEN HOUSE series is produced through a partnership between Representative Kaufman and LexMedia which records the forums for broadcast in Lexington and Woburn.

All constituents are welcome and encouraged to attend. If you have questions or would like to schedule a separate appointment with Representative Kaufman, please call his State House office at 617-722-2320.

Woburn:

State Representative Jay Kaufman invites all interested residents to join him at his next office hours [...]]]>

July Office Hours

All constituents are welcome and encouraged to attend. If you have questions or would like to schedule a separate appointment with Representative Kaufman, please call his State House office at 617-722-2320.

Woburn:

State Representative Jay Kaufman invites all interested residents to join him at his next office hours on Monday, July 23rd, from 8AM-9AM at Boston King Coffee, located at Four Corners, 186 Cambridge Street, in Woburn.

Lexington:

State Representative Jay Kaufman invites all interested residents to stop by his office hours at Peet’s Coffee, located at 1749 Massachusetts Avenue, in Lexington, on Monday, July 23rd, from 9:30AM-10:30AM.